Dr. Parsin Haji Reza

Associate Professor

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Biography

Parsin Haji Reza is an Associate Professor in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo and serves as a Research Chair in Biomedical Imaging and Director of the PhotoMedicine Labs. He is recognized for his contributions to biomedical optics and medical imaging, having received national and international acclaim. He was named one of Canada’s Innovation Leaders by Research Infosource Inc. and has been awarded Ontario’s Early Researcher Award, as well as the prestigious Professional Engineers Ontario Medal for Entrepreneurship. Dr. Haji Reza's research focuses on the intersection of physics, engineering, and medicine, with the aim of advancing next-generation diagnostic imaging technologies. His interdisciplinary approach emphasizes a blend of fundamental science and translational research, fostering innovations in precision medicine and early disease detection. Throughout his career, he has trained over 80 personnel in his lab and has secured significant funding, including $30 million for his projects. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and holds over 60 patents. Dr. Haji Reza has also been actively involved in clinical translation of advanced imaging technologies and provides consulting services in various sectors.

Research Interests

Medical Imaging Image Processing Machine Learning Medical Devices Nano-Fabrication Photoacoustic Remote Sensing (PARS) Microscopy Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (CMUT) Multi-Scale Functional Molecular Photoacoustic Tomography Ultrasound Imaging Optical Non-Contact Detection Systems Photoacoustic Wavefront Shaping Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Multi-Photon Microscopy Novel Multi-Modality Optical Imaging Techniques Design Fabrication Micro-Endoscopy Systems Super-Resolution Imaging Techniques Real-Time 3D Biomedical Imaging Novel Optical Fiber-Based Components Novel Laser Systems Biomedical Applications Optical Sensors Biomedical Engineering Optics Photonics

Courses

BME 386 - Physics Medical Imaging BME 393 - Digital Systems BME 582 - Biomedical Optics BME 587 - Special Topics in Biomedical Signals BME 740 - Selected Topics in Biomedical Imaging Technology

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.